Exercising like a Beijing LOCAL!! Could you do this at 80?

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  • @madisonmelvin8817
    @madisonmelvin8817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +908

    I love how kind she was to help you do that upside down exercise, as well as making sure your shirt didn't rise up! I love that about Asian culture. Everyone seems so kind and helpful!

    • @amossutandi
      @amossutandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      it's how you look at it. in the west, such behavior can quickly be seen as intrusive and not minding your own business.

    • @peacebe2u480
      @peacebe2u480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Madison,
      They do that because she was a WHITE person.. it is still an novelty item like barbie doll to them. They ignore us, another chinese dude eventho' as foreigner in china.

    • @明月几时有-p4i
      @明月几时有-p4i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think your thoughts are very strange! I am Chinese

    • @amossutandi
      @amossutandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@peacebe2u480 I don't think so in this case. i think it's more cause they are old, and they like it if new/young people want to socialise with them. considering how they talk and treat each other, they seem to be kind and open to new people.

    • @mimiphuc
      @mimiphuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      @@peacebe2u480 wrong. that lady would do the same thing to any other girl with a different ethnicity, including asians .
      Youa are playing the race car, here. Not good.
      From a simple video of old people doing exercise, you are creating division. Not good.

  • @doriszhong1695
    @doriszhong1695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    Public transportation in China is free for senior people so it’s so convenient for them to come for exercise and social.

    • @sammylee9402
      @sammylee9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      They Provide free park pass or cheap annual pass for senior members as well

    • @haomingwang6908
      @haomingwang6908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Hafizzz it is

    • @SimplyInterestingShort
      @SimplyInterestingShort 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      they run there or jog there. is part of their exercises smh

    • @sammylee9402
      @sammylee9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Hafizzz depends on cities, in some cities they might have to pay an annual pass like 100yuan(16usd) for the whole year.

    • @chirots
      @chirots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sammylee9402 No complaint for 100yuan a year

  • @donderstorm1845
    @donderstorm1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    probably my favorite thing about China. all the older people exercising and doing board games together. it's so wholesome and makes aging less depressing.

    • @technatezin
      @technatezin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Definitely. Unfortunately, western diets and snacks make old people unmotivated and lethargic and frequent violent street crime and narcotic use make exercising in the park a dangerous proposition for anyone including the old.

    • @bunnyfreakz
      @bunnyfreakz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Meanwhile we have karens here, flexing all her inner energy angry over everything.

    • @zhipengren
      @zhipengren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yup

    • @cathymt8570
      @cathymt8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what's more, the elderly are very respected in Asian countries. I plan to spend lots of time there when I retire and eat to my heart's content.

    • @williamc1156
      @williamc1156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I live in nyc and I wish I could go out 5am to a park and exercise. We cannt do that anymore, if I go out I'm risking being punch in the face, shot or stab by a stranger..

  • @dibidibidii4898
    @dibidibidii4898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Grandpa: I wake up at 4am
    Me: sometimes I sleep at 4am

    • @sc31329
      @sc31329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      so true

    • @yangtaotai
      @yangtaotai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was like for quite a long time

  • @JohnThomasAbroad
    @JohnThomasAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +569

    This video put the biggest smile on my face!

    • @小肉肉-f4u
      @小肉肉-f4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sir. You always smile naturally. Love your channel too ❤

    • @JohnThomasAbroad
      @JohnThomasAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@小肉肉-f4u thanks! 小肉肉!

    • @weizhang2834
      @weizhang2834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnThomasAbroad check out tian Jin , a lot of elders do the same , some of them very famous nationwide

    • @JohnThomasAbroad
      @JohnThomasAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@weizhang2834 I’ll check it out. 😊🤸🏼🤾🏼

    • @zhz243
      @zhz243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Serwadi Nongkri haha used to it already whatever they said just ignore

  • @MPG-ub5ke
    @MPG-ub5ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    It's so sweet how that lady protected your modesty when you were doing your handstand by pulling your shirt up 🥰

  • @banja1470
    @banja1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    That 62-year-old lady was so impressive! I bet no one can guess her age correctly!

    • @elvis11241
      @elvis11241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I really think she is 45....

    • @shengchuangfeng227
      @shengchuangfeng227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I would guess she was 43-45.

    • @vinsontan25
      @vinsontan25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not generous guessing ages and I thought she was an Asian 50 at most.

    • @icyboy771z
      @icyboy771z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Asian don't raisin

  • @pingpan
    @pingpan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    Watching this in Canada, sitting in front of the computer, makes me really want to go and take a walk. But then I look outside, it's raining again, next time.

    • @qiaowang7147
      @qiaowang7147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I feel you, especially in Vancouver

    • @kellyliu1317
      @kellyliu1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I feel the same in Seattle and it has been raining all day long lol

    • @yilintao1989
      @yilintao1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kellyliu1317 Same from Seattle... And it will last for next 4 months...

    • @LibeliumDragonfly
      @LibeliumDragonfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same place here in Vancouver? Wait til this weekend

    • @jacobzhang2433
      @jacobzhang2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello Vancouver people

  • @mrslcom
    @mrslcom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Many older people in China (and Asia) live a healthy lifestyle. I’ve seen seniors having large group dances at a park in the evenings.

    • @dibidibidii4898
      @dibidibidii4898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The iconic 广场舞 lol

    • @weizhang2834
      @weizhang2834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Only in China, the Japanese and Korea almost fully westernized in culture

    • @申珅-c1g
      @申珅-c1g 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we basically can see every square like this

    • @一颗光头
      @一颗光头 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@weizhang2834 刚好昨天看一个泰国恐怖片,灵媒,在一个镜头里面发现泰国人也跳广场舞=。=

    • @noney2686
      @noney2686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg, every night.

  • @dustow
    @dustow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    As a young Chinese, I barely go to the park in the morning doing exercises with elders, but your video just reminds me of the great things and people around me, and also keeps me smiling all the way😀 thx

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    the banging, against a tree or against railing, any sort of hard surface, is to "break and rebuild" muscles so they are more resistant to damage. my old wing chun routine includes hitting my forearms and shoulders against a brick wall to dampen pain sensitivity again training on the wooden dummy. rugby training i was training my shins against trees. i guess more commonly recognized in pop culture is how you see Muay Thai fighters condition their body in training to withstand attacks. but in general, light hits like these help blood circulation as well as reducing muscle degredation. similar to the leg rolling exercise you were doing.

    • @BenjiSun
      @BenjiSun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@haojianbin what head? the guy on the bars is banging his chest. the angle of camera seemingly shows his head near the bars.

    • @BenjiSun
      @BenjiSun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      i should also add that considering the old man banging his back against a tree is Chinese (this is also prevalent in Japan, Korea, and some parts of SE Asia), it's basically the equivalent to having a child or grandchild massaging the back and upper shoulders of the grandpa/grandma with his little fists or there are these wooden mallets with rubber tips(敲背锤) you can buy for this purpose. it's generally called 槌背, although different regions have their local slang.

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That's super interesting!! Thanks so much for that info

    • @dianabanana7394
      @dianabanana7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@BenjiSun oh good thanks for clarifying, I was horrified thinking he was banging his chin/teeth against the metal bars!

    • @taoist32
      @taoist32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dianabanana7394 I thought he was hitting his throat!

  • @amblingalong9357
    @amblingalong9357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    So great that this came on today as I decided this morning to get fitter! I am 71 and overweight so will definitely try to get up early and go to the outside gym near me in Lagos, Portugal. These older people are so inspiring and very happy looking so it must help mentally as well as physically.

  • @小肉肉-f4u
    @小肉肉-f4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    When they were young, China was dirt poor. Most of them suffered malnutrition at early age, just like my grandparents or even parents. So happy to see that they are so strong and healthy at 70, 80 years old now.

    • @賴志偉-d7h
      @賴志偉-d7h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Poor people can be healthy. Rich people can be unhealthy.

    • @nmew6926
      @nmew6926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      They had no Big Mac during their youths

    • @ronnylim7907
      @ronnylim7907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@賴志偉-d7h i think they already did some research that straving people at certain limit will make them live longer.
      Overeating will reduce your lifespan.

    • @fiotai935
      @fiotai935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      CHINA was dirt poor coz of the century of humiliation. The west came and steal and destroy the country.

    • @lolalim4932
      @lolalim4932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@fiotai935 You can't blame China's earlier poverty on the west. That's such a simplistic thought. Many poor coutries are not colonised but they are suffering under corrupt leaders. A country's wealth depends on it's leadership. China had generations of emperors who did nothing to grow the country, except enjoy the wealth the country offers. Later after the emperors were overthrown, the governance was replaced by communism, the system that doesn't reward hardwork and innovation. After a long time only they had recent good and strong leaders who are forward thinking.

  • @edwardwongks
    @edwardwongks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    We have parks like these in Singapore and also many elder people exercising, but damn, these Chinese folk are at a whole other level.

    • @sheenasmith4555
      @sheenasmith4555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      olympic athletes..

    • @edwardwongks
      @edwardwongks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sheenasmith4555 My thoughts exactly!

    • @mikewang7955
      @mikewang7955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Singaporeans are too westernized and do not believe in Chinese philosophy in Nature and people, especially those young generation.

    • @twlamSG
      @twlamSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@mikewang7955 I hate to agree. They worship everything western including western philosophy that exhort personal freedom over collective good.

    • @Hmyt-yucca
      @Hmyt-yucca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@twlamSG yes, singaporean is far too westernised than westerner, most youngsters or even their parents do not appreciate Chinese culture. They are kind of lost in directions, they appreciate western food Japanese food Korean food but not traditional Chinese food.

  • @benjason658
    @benjason658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    WOW! These people are SO friendly and nice. Love to visit there once travelling is allowed...

  • @ThaiTalkwithPaddy
    @ThaiTalkwithPaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    They make my daily calisthenics training look like child’s play! So epic!
    Hope you’re well Amy! ✌️

    • @janekcity7108
      @janekcity7108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      watching you guys both from Perth hhaa

    • @jessies5565
      @jessies5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am a Chinese native. Many Chinese retired elderly people here will get up early to exercise, and some of them go to dance at night. This is very common in China. On the contrary, young people are more inclined to go to the gym or indoor sports, probably because most of the time is spent on work. For example, in addition to my daily work, I often help foreign friends choose Chinese names in my spare time. It has been 4 years now.

    • @the.anonymous.driver
      @the.anonymous.driver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That exercise at 1:30 is done to achieve brain damage. Your welcome

    • @papabearspitz557
      @papabearspitz557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      VIsit most chinese cities and its happening every day at their local parks. The local people are friendly and only by walking around do you know that the Chinese people generally are friendly, helpful and caring. Do not believe what western media and politicians about China and its people.

  • @nt6253
    @nt6253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    This is such a lovely video and introduction to the local people in Beijing. They seems really nice and make me wanna travel to BJ again! Last time i was there was more than 10 years ago. Thank you for making videos like this one!

    • @王班超
      @王班超 ปีที่แล้ว

      西方媒体是如何在贵国内报道我们中国,我略有耳闻。但我相信,你只需要来中国玩一次,任何地方,任何区域(960万平方公里你随便选地方)你都会深深的爱上中国。首先,安全第一,你就算晚上喝多了睡在公园里,都会很安全。二、任何地方都有独特的美食和水果(所有地方)。三、文化(这个太深)四、便利,有一部手机你就可以享受到所有服务。

  • @crystaldotjpg
    @crystaldotjpg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    I really wish there were parks like this where I lived! This looks like so much fun!

    • @小肉肉-f4u
      @小肉肉-f4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is kinda insulting for a former cheerleader who is still very young?

    • @rickr9435
      @rickr9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      the gym owners wouldn't like it

    • @tiechengwang5937
      @tiechengwang5937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickr9435 might be

    • @twlamSG
      @twlamSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rickr9435 Hahaha.. Probably not. Free park gyms are very generic and mostly for old folks. Singapore has plenty of them too.

    • @rickr9435
      @rickr9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twlamSG In some other countries, the old folks can only go to the normal gyms.

  • @CheerUp2
    @CheerUp2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My grandma is a 91 year old Polish lady and she does tai chi everyday. She used to do competitive bowling until 4 years ago but cant really do it now, but tai chi is still her game!

  • @jerometsowinghuen
    @jerometsowinghuen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I think the elders are motivated and active to do exercises every morning, for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ⏰
    And you have tried your best to do it, Miss Amy.💖

    • @twlamSG
      @twlamSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, motivated to stay healthy. But above all this is their little gathering or social event to stimulate their brains and sense of friendships too. Active lifestyle slows down the onset of many disease especially dementia.

    • @MitchellBPYao
      @MitchellBPYao 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried doing what they did. Can't even but I'm not waiting till my parents age

  • @cottonpeanut7060
    @cottonpeanut7060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    your channel is so underrated, its honestly so real. really gives westerners a chance to know and be educated about the true china, and how chinese people live. i cant believe some people think chinese people still live in third world country.. but the truth is, china has advanced so much compared to the other countries.. everything is so convinient and fast

  • @fannybirot2362
    @fannybirot2362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    such a lovely moment in life. I cannot help but smiling. A few days ago, I was biking in south Italy Pulia countryside and suddenly it started to rain hard. An old Italian couple saw me and proposed to helo me drop my bike in their brother's house and brought me to town in their car, and later dropped me back to take my bike. So grateful! People from all over the world should be nice to each other and help each other like this!

  • @freemind1229
    @freemind1229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    China is way way way safer than other countries. I love the vibe and people there.

    • @user-ml4fj1xg1i
      @user-ml4fj1xg1i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      People were rob during their morning exercise in the park in my country. 😢

    • @sigerlion8608
      @sigerlion8608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@user-ml4fj1xg1i And your country is?

    • @StoneCraftIt
      @StoneCraftIt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exept if you're an Uyghur.

    • @Volonanostress
      @Volonanostress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      while privacy is impossible and survaillence and suppression is everywhere...my parents migrated from china. i feel lucky

    • @StoneCraftIt
      @StoneCraftIt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Volonanostress you are, best of luck.

  • @sarahjin5005
    @sarahjin5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I was smiling all the way through this video. Nice to see so many elderly people so motivated in excising and keeping fit and healthy. Yesss absolutely come back again. Very funny video 👍🙌

  • @philiphubinette621
    @philiphubinette621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Early mornings in Beijing are the best, I love to watch all the activities in the parks as the city is waking up, so soothing :)

  • @jkuang
    @jkuang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Without war. Without the fear of being invaded. Without social unrest. Without political upheaval. Prosperity through hard work so people are inspired and driven. China is in an almost perfect state of existence.

    • @richardli4038
      @richardli4038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      political and social tension does exist, and it is suppressed just as it is in the west. the #1 goal of any institution is to maintain its existence

    • @ganboonmeng5370
      @ganboonmeng5370 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha..you betterat eating😂😅😊

  • @Rickline84
    @Rickline84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So good to see you back in China. Keep on the fantastic work you do.

  • @UraniumFire
    @UraniumFire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What a wonderful way to meet and talk to people. Plus those marvelous self-massage stations. Thanks for being courageous and sharing with us.

  • @raelong9276
    @raelong9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    “你的中国话太棒了”
    “没有没有”
    这就真是native水准了

    • @yibozhao9737
      @yibozhao9737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      这个“没有,没有”就非常精髓了

    • @vincentdesun
      @vincentdesun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yibozhao9737 她如果回答:哪~~~有~~~ 与此同时轻拍老太的肩膀,就连附加分都拿到了。

    • @ly7904
      @ly7904 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

  • @dgbphil6522
    @dgbphil6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    You have an amazing spirit blondie. Your positive energy really flows through

  • @yukiko754
    @yukiko754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Because of the virus and our future plans, my bf and I are stuck outside of China for almost 2 years, and still don’t know the exact time we can go back… we miss China sooo much! The biggest fun for us right now is watching Amy’s videos, waiting for the new updates. We love these videos and Amy’s positive attitude!!!! Always willing to try new things, never too late to study and try new stuffs… thank you so much for making these videos, it really means so much for us. 爱你!!希望可以一直继续更新下去!

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I hope you're able to come back soon :)

  • @ssomms2361
    @ssomms2361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The seniors in China are so much more active than those in US. I hope the seniors here can be as healthy as them.

    • @jeanlaikan8400
      @jeanlaikan8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have not seen many obese Chinese in China.

    • @user-rk3ub8ql5d
      @user-rk3ub8ql5d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In usa, the elderly need to be sick, that's where the money came, us gov didn't work for their people but works to increase the profit of those bloodsuckers capitalist..

  • @andreliu8101
    @andreliu8101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Haven’t been back to China for over 2 years due to the pandemic, and so grateful that I can sort of revisit my home country with your recent videos to remind me how wonderful China is

    • @shahanazpervin6596
      @shahanazpervin6596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a Chinese Is it not a shame that she reminds u china is awesome and wonderfull

  • @frankie2022
    @frankie2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Amy is brilliant! She's so sociable and popular.

  • @kevinclasher3160
    @kevinclasher3160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    She’s got such a great personality and even her parent are so cool. 😊

  • @hoodavy
    @hoodavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is such a wholesome experience! Enjoy your time in China Amy.

  • @vie777able
    @vie777able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I'm sharing your video with my students here in Melbourne. We need fresh fun inspiring videos like these ☺️☺️👍👍 wish my Chinese was as good as yours 加油!

    • @jascforfun7576
      @jascforfun7576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      As a fellow aussie, thank you, thank you, thank you. With so much anti-China hate in our media, giving young people a chance to see the real China is a direct contribution to world peace.

    • @socrates5647
      @socrates5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      good on you!

    • @bombomu2
      @bombomu2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wonderfull

    • @manjoy6174
      @manjoy6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you👍

    • @xie7294
      @xie7294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      加油

  • @maniaouri2146
    @maniaouri2146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so lovely ---- the spirit of China is the wonderful people of China Thank you for the nice video

  • @enat1138
    @enat1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What a wonderful video! Reminds me of my visits to that park - the elderly are so fit, full of life and good spirits in this wonderful community! Well done Amy!

  • @josechong8207
    @josechong8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for showing us this other facet of China. Wow... A healthy life is a happy life. Health and happiness go hand in hand...

  • @abiii8462
    @abiii8462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So nice and encouraging to see so many elderly people living an active life and enjoying themselves 💪😄Plus, they seem to be really fun to be around too! Great video, Blondie, 加油🥰

  • @squashdevicer
    @squashdevicer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my favourite places to visit! I love the group dancing and singing as well. Such a peaceful place.

  • @margaritar.6070
    @margaritar.6070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've just started watching your videos last week and now you're one of my favorites TH-camrs. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
    Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽 😊

  • @rsxteufel
    @rsxteufel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Seeing them having fun at that ages make me realize that life begin at 65 and start to have fun. Great video thank you for open people eyes outside china.

    • @sigerlion8608
      @sigerlion8608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many people retire much earlier in China in their 50s. Generally speaking, Chinese culture didn't work people to death and trapped them in debt so they had to keep working. After the 2000s and Westernization, things are kinda different and worse for the younger generation IMO.

  • @user-ek4nh8oq8f
    @user-ek4nh8oq8f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amy and her videos always brighten my day.

  • @Chuckme888
    @Chuckme888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bless their hearts, good health brings happiness.

  • @hankchow
    @hankchow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amy, you should go to the exercise park everyday, starting when you are still very young. This kind of park is everywhere in China. I wish we have it here where I live. Your channel has many many subscriber, that is because of your fun loving persona
    It’s, always laughing at everything you see or do or eat. You bring happiness to your viewers.

  • @feeeei2701
    @feeeei2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i really enjoy going to part in early morning, even small neighborhood parts, It's So energetic to touching to see elderly People exercise everywhere in the park. It makes my day.

  • @lifesource9428
    @lifesource9428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    After watching this video, I feel so embarrassed haha, can't even lift my own weight, these elders are totally a motivation for us "younger" kids. Thanks, Amy, always enjoy your videos, age is totally not a thing for them it's just a number, they wouldn't be offended if you asked them but here it's like no no-no. That 86 year old is killing it.

    • @sigerlion8608
      @sigerlion8608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Age is a point of pride for the older people in China. It's like "see, I've made it this far and I've still got it." And Chinese culture respects and venerate older people. The don't ask about age thing is totally a Western concept that most Asians wouldn't understand or agree with.

  • @mangosorbet768
    @mangosorbet768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video is so inspiring that make myself visualise a healthy me like these old folks at 85. I am going to start exercise today! 💪Thank you Amy!

  • @Dcage13
    @Dcage13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bonding the relationship between China and Australia! After watching this video we shouldn't have any animosity towards each other.

  • @rolandcaasi6423
    @rolandcaasi6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My son shared this with me. It is so inspiring to see so many smiling seniors outdoors exercising on so many type of equipment. No excuses not to be physically active. Thanks.

  • @ayanm1867
    @ayanm1867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how supportive and nice they all are and I can’t believe how strong the old people are . Even at 80 .^

  • @ListerTube
    @ListerTube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh yes, I have seen many people exercising when I visited here 3 years ago. They are pretty amazing especially the elderly and their strengths are out of this world!
    I also noticed many of them love to exercise or dance in an open area and they weren't shy at all. I love that they enjoyed doing what they do and it's really normal there -- nobody thinks it's weird. I actually like that.

  • @goelnuma6527
    @goelnuma6527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I need to see more of these people ! I would love to hear their life stories

  • @arnoldmartina4627
    @arnoldmartina4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing what the elderly do and the kindness. Wow. It is crazy!!! Beautiful

  • @seccat
    @seccat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The eye-hand coordination @5:00 to catch two bean bags at 86 is impressive.
    Who needs a foam roller when you have a railing @6:17

  • @mafaldasa88
    @mafaldasa88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such good energy load in a video! The way they welcomed you and helped you get along, it really shows the good energy of that country. Makes me miss it even more! Thank you for sharing this little bit of feel good 🤗

  • @yulfanstill
    @yulfanstill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love your videos and you Blondie. You are always so sincere and spirited.

  • @DanfuLiu
    @DanfuLiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is one of your best videos, and I've been watching for 3 years at least....

    • @zhoubuzai
      @zhoubuzai 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This kind of cultural and daily life is really interesting

  • @darrellwong4097
    @darrellwong4097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome Amy. That was a cool video. I wondered what, who and when these parks were being used! Now I know! It’s great you are back in China

  • @ba-gg6jo
    @ba-gg6jo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exhausting but fun vid and a tribute to the thought that just because you are old doesn't mean you are on the scrap heap. Such a huge variety of ways to fitness many of which I have never seen in the UK. Thanks.

  • @jackchiu7560
    @jackchiu7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really enjoyed this episode of exercising in a Beijing park. Your positive attitude is an added bonus. Keep it up.

  • @gigglebees5895
    @gigglebees5895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    谢谢!

  • @zianxu2006
    @zianxu2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so lovely. I made a video just like this in tiantan 10 years ago. Thank you for doing this Amy. it put a huge smile on my face.

  • @shadowkatzchen
    @shadowkatzchen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the conversations & connections you’re able to make with people - I’m studying Korean and I’ve just moved to Seoul but I haven’t been able to have these types of conversations yet

  • @CollinAbroadcast
    @CollinAbroadcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This is actually crazy af!

  • @sayhitoashley
    @sayhitoashley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First video I'm seeing from this creator or even heard of this creator, but this is already my favorite video on TH-cam. So cute and inspiring

  • @elleem3951
    @elleem3951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    They rub their legs on poles to help blood circulation. Chinese believe that blood circulation and also flexibility are two of the most important things for good health and longevity.

  • @VictorSpeed9
    @VictorSpeed9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blondie, you are so brave to go in the park and do the exercise with these grandpa. Actually they are the most positive and kindness people in China.

  • @tommywong4205
    @tommywong4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent video, Amy. Thank you very much

  • @mfjed
    @mfjed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was literally smiling through this whole video! Such great vibes and energy from everyone at the park

  • @laurenbouchie2394
    @laurenbouchie2394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What fun! You should do a series on this!!!!

  • @xml6576
    @xml6576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a lovely video by Amy and all these lovely elderly people!

  • @sixtogonzaga655
    @sixtogonzaga655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking forward to visit beijing soon. Its such a different image that what i have, very lively and people are happy.

  • @MightySteve001
    @MightySteve001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The only exercise people in the UK do is lifting a pint of beer and besides anyone doing any form of running are normally running from the local police.

    • @ddpp5822
      @ddpp5822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha

    • @samsara8044
      @samsara8044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahah

    • @boningzhang6879
      @boningzhang6879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I really like British people, they are really good at self-mockery. Lmao.

    • @sikampret5125
      @sikampret5125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hhhahaha cool

    • @TheParadise365
      @TheParadise365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL

  • @zhzmtz
    @zhzmtz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoyed watching the whole video. Thank you very much, Amy!

  • @TrashSmile
    @TrashSmile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG this is qute eye opening, i have watch videos of men in china who can do full body length rollers, but i never thought that even the women do it too. it is quite remarkable to see them "playing" at the exercise parks to keep themselves fit. Thank you for showing this to us.

  • @oksanashchenkh2547
    @oksanashchenkh2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amy, you’re so sociable and easy-going! Great! You and locals look like big kids… really 😎 relaxing … It was worth watching 👍

  • @reservoir8721
    @reservoir8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    people are so friendly and I like your energy! Nice video

  • @wt88.
    @wt88. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It so fresh and refreshing. You positive energy is rewarding enough to exercise at this park. 💕👍

  • @sabrinastraveladventures4263
    @sabrinastraveladventures4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They all are so sweet 😍
    I hope you kept that up Amy
    I cannot wait for the day I can travel / visit China 🇨🇳
    Thank you for cheering me up
    Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

  • @shapirofamily39
    @shapirofamily39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I come to your videos to watch the food, yet I think this is your best video yet!!! So much wisdom there!!!

  • @seanlee3370
    @seanlee3370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This use to be my playground when I was a kid, East Gate is 10mins walk from my old house. Great video as always.

  • @wanghao152
    @wanghao152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks, Amy, you made me homesick in good way.

  • @georwoogle
    @georwoogle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing! Just look at those smiles, and really envy ✌️😃

  • @percy2522
    @percy2522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amy has a beautiful heart ❤️

  • @nicoletteuy8455
    @nicoletteuy8455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Young lady , i love ur video here...exercise is very good. I'm glad u enjoyed d exercise park n making friends along d way...dats good. U're luckier being in China. I'm an overseas Chinese from d Phils who's still planning to go back n visit motherland again but d pandemic is making travel so complicated. Hope this will be over. Oh by d way , i love ur energy n jolly disposition 😊😊😊

  • @DavidinNYC
    @DavidinNYC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These smiles are infectious :)

  • @guanda76
    @guanda76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the exercise and healthy companionships make them happy and positive.
    Wonderful culture for the elderly.

  • @yusencaughtafish4909
    @yusencaughtafish4909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG 80 years old. nice video. I have lived in Beijing for 20 years. I don't even know old people in beijing can do such amazing exercise.

  • @mingzzis
    @mingzzis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love your videos! it's such a refreshing perspective of China!

  • @gullwang2020
    @gullwang2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I gotta show this video to my mom and encourage her doing the same exercises.

  • @kw6910
    @kw6910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your lovely video to make more people know about my hometown-Beijing~

  • @hawkeyehelen
    @hawkeyehelen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow I’d be at that park as often as I can if I lived there. So nice to see these elderly fit ppl. Just wow. 👏👏🥰🥰

    • @MitchellBPYao
      @MitchellBPYao 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The thing about mainlanders is they like seeing cameras, so it's very different to what I saw

  • @wangyeung7395
    @wangyeung7395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    謝謝!

  • @danieltay8579
    @danieltay8579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's fun and encouraging to watch this video! Sheer determination and perseverance are all we need to keep ourselves fit. Good on you Blondie 😁👍

  • @Official-OpenAI
    @Official-OpenAI 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Their all so welcoming and friendly.

  • @rocketman1553
    @rocketman1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great way to make friends as well as improving your health and fitness at the same time! Really enjoyed watching your videos. Thanks Amy 🙏💕❤️👍👍💪💪

  • @cavemanabc
    @cavemanabc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy that you are back in China! This is a beautiful video of the locals